What is permissible public messaging about athletics programs to recruits?

• A. Public messaging may provide general information about programs and opportunities, without targeted or inducement-based communications or private, recruitment-specific offers.
• B. Public messaging can include targeted inducements.
• C. Public messaging can promise preferential treatment.
• D. Public messaging must disclose all internal policies.

Answer: (A)

Public messaging to recruits should stay at a general, informational level about the program and the opportunities it offers, without targeting specific individuals or offering inducements. This keeps recruiting fair and compliant, since messages that tailor offers or promise special treatment to particular recruits can create unequal advantages and risk violating rules. You can describe what the program provides—academics, facilities, coaching, schedule, opportunities to compete, and how to learn more—but you shouldn’t include private, recruitment-specific offers or any inducements. So, general information about the program and opportunities is appropriate, while targeted inducements, promises of preferential treatment, or private offers are not.